Global Sports : ‘United Look At Begovic’

Top stories and transfer rumours from the national newspapers on Thursday morning.
THE SUN
Manchester United are lining up a move for Stoke ‘keeper Asmir Begovic in the summer if David de Gea returns to Spain with Real Madrid.
John Terry reveals, in an exclusive interview, how Jose Mourinho saved his Chelsea career and his agony at their early exit from the Champions League this season.
Petr Cech will not be denied the chance to stay in the Premier League next season with Mourinho not ruling out selling him to a domestic rival.
Juventus will step up their bid to sign Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko this summer.
Southampton will go back in for Feyenoord star Tonny Vilhena after missing out on a deal to sign him in January,
Joe Cole is ready to help Aston Villa’s bid to avoid relegation as he is over a hamstring injury.
DAILY MAIL
Gareth Bale will resist any approaches for a return to the Premier League this summer and stay with Real Madrid.
Harry Kane’s participation in the U21 European Championships this summer is in doubt with Tottenham considering a second post-season friendly in Malaysia. They are already playing Sydney FC on May 30.
Alex Song faces an uncertain future at West Ham with the club admitting serious reservations over turning his loan move from Barcelona into a permanent deal.
DAILY MIRROR
Joe Hart says England deserved a hammering from fans after their early World Cup exit last summer.
Juventus have told midfielder Paul Pogba it is his decision if he leaves this summer, with Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City all interested,
West Ham striker Diafra Sakho feels the FA is using foreign players as an excuse for its own failings, days after Greg Dyke revealed his desire to cut the number of non-EU players in the Premier League.
Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny has been urged to quit the club by former Poland No 1 Jerzy Dudek.
Swansea full-back Neil Taylor could get plenty of interest this summer after failing to agree a new deal.
INDEPENDENT
Bournemouth, Norwich City and Nottingham Forest are racing to sign Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom before the loan deadline later today.
DAILY STAR
Chelsea striker Diego Costa claims he takes a constant ‘beating’ from Premier League defenders who are trying to kick him out of the game.
Roberto Martinez has hinted he would like to make Aaron Lennon’s loan move to Everton a permanent one.
THE TIMES
Chelsea will look to sign QPR goalkeeper Rob Green as a replacement for Petr Cech this summer – he would back up clear first choice Thibaut Courtois.
TELEGRAPH
Jonas Gutierrez will never forgive Alan Pardew and Newcastle’s directors for failing to show him enough compassion or support during his cancer battle.
DAILY EXPRESS
Carlo Ancelotti is top of Manchester City’s shopping list if they look to replace manager Manuel Pellegrini this summer.
DAILY RECORD
Gael Bigirimana has revealed he knew he was suffering from a serious medical condition before he was sent on loan to Rangers by Newcastle. He will not play before the deal ends.